Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Germany - a survey of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

摘要: Previous studies have suggested an increasing use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim our study was to evaluate the CAM German IBD. A questionnaire offered IBD participating patient workshops which were organized by a self-help association, Crohn's Colitis Association. self-administered included demographic disease-related data as well items analysing extent satisfaction treatment. Seven commonly used methods predetermined on questionnaire. 413 questionnaires completed analysis (n = 153 male, n 260 female; 246 disease, 164 ulcerative colitis). 52 % reported present or past. In detail, homeopathy (55%), probiotics (43%), classical naturopathy (38%), Boswellia serrata extracts (36%) acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (33%) most frequently methods. Patients using probiotics, acupuncture (incense) more positive therapeutic effects than others. Within statistical no significant predictors for found. 77% felt insufficiently informed about CAM. is very common Germany, although large proportion that information not sufficient. However, provide evidence-based approach research this field desperately needed. Therefore, physicians should increasingly inform benefits limitations